EP329: Matt Driscoll, Embracing Change and Dots on the Map

Guest: Matt Driscoll, North Florida Head CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on embracing change and dots on the map.Coach Driscoll is the all-time winningest coach in ASUN history and has won over 250 games at North Florida. He is a three-time ASUN Coach of the Year (2014-15, 2015-16, 2019-20) and was the NABC District 3 Coach of the Year in 2014-15.Driscoll has led his Osprey teams to multiple ASUN regular season titles (2015, 2016, 2020), an ASUN tournament championship (2015), and two national postseason appearances (2015 NCAA, 2016 NIT). Discroll boasts an impressive record, having mentored 13 of UNF's 18 1,000-point scorers (including transfers) while leading his teams to hold nearly every program record. His strategic approach resulted in a Top 20 final ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll (2014-15) and twice led NCAA Div. 1 in 3-pointers made per game (2016, 2020). He's also known for guiding UNF to victories over powerhouse programs like Purdue and Illinois.Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University, and the University of Wyoming.Breakdown1:00 - Coaching Strategies and Player Development4:00 - Importance of Foundation and Fundamentals8:00 - Importance of Guarding The Ball13:00 - Mindfulness in Practice15:00 - Fast and Furious18:00 - Peer Pressure Drills23:30 - Purposeful Drills26:00 - Understanding the Game28:00 - Player Freedom32:00 - Consistent Coaching36:00 - Transfer Portal Era41:00 - Longevity with Specific Player's Journey45:00 - Character and Chemistry in Basketball49:30 - Program Success53:30 - Virtual Training57:00 - Adaptability to Change1:00:00 - Personal Growth1:06:00 - Personal Connections1:08:00 - ConclusionMatt Driscoll’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Driscoll_(basketball)Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattsdriscollChris Oliver / Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com